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Economy and Society

The Section of Byzantine Research focuses on the study of the economy and society of the Byzantine period and the period of the Latin dominions in the Greek territories, highlighting the interactions between production, trade, administration, and social structures.

The research goes beyond the description of economic or social phenomena, systematically examining issues such as the production, circulation, and trade of goods and coinage, the functioning of enterprises, social groups and classes, daily life, and social behavior. In this way, the Section contributes to a deeper understanding of the economic and social dynamics of the Byzantine and Medieval world.

Economy and Society of the Byzantine Empire

This research area explores key aspects of the economic and social history of Byzantium, aiming to uncover the structures, ideologies, and mechanisms that shaped daily life and the political economy of the empire.

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Latin Dominions in the Greek Territories (13th-17th centuries): Economy and Society

After the Fourth Crusade and the subsequent partition of Byzantine territories in the Greek region, Frankish states as well as Venetian and Genoese colonies were established. The longevity of many of these states, especially the Venetian and Genoese colonies, allowed for the development and crystallisation of distinctive social and economic characteristics. These features arose both from the mixed populations within each political entity and from the particular role that the Greek territories assumed under Latin rule.

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